It's time to trade in your running sneakers for those dancing shoes!
New this year, in place of the Lobster Run, the Littoral Society is excited to invite you to our first annual Lobster Ball. At the Lobster Ball, partygoers can still support the Littoral Society’s coastal conservation work while dancing the night away. Held at Whitechapel Projects in Long Branch, NJ, the event will feature food, drinks, a marine animal costume contest, face painting, and a live band, in addition to short informational talks with Littoral Society staff. Throw on your sea creature-themed costume and swim on over, we look forward to sharing a night of fun, fins, and fluke.

Do you care about Tacony Creek Park? Join us for our monthly park friends group meeting! Share your thoughts and ideas with other park neighbors and hear updates on programs and events.

Contact Malcolm@ttfwatershed.org with any questions or agenda items!

Learn about the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs that offer cost-share to land preservation boards and land conservancies that want to purchase conservation easements. Cost-share recipients can leverage funding for fifty percent of the easement purchase price for conservation easements that use the USDA program’s minimum deed terms and include US Rights of Enforcement.

The session will provide an overview of how land preservation boards and conservancies can apply for these programs, and what types of landowners and land uses are eligible for the conservation easements. The session also explains the involvement NRCS staff play in the easement acquisition and stewardship process.

Join us as Ryan from TTF walks us through how we can use the iNaturalist app to learn more about the wildlife all around us.

Participate in a watershedwide effort to document wildlife. Bring your smart device as there will be a guided nature exploration where you can practice using the app.

First we’ll meet at the library for a quick rundown of the project requirements, then it’s off to High School Park! Learn how to document wildlife observations across the TTF Watershed.

Bridge the Gap: Salamanders, Frogs, and More!
Sunday, April 21
Free 1pm-3pm

Amphibians are stirring in the woods! Join us as we explore nearby breeding pools for salamanders, frogs, and egg masses. We’ll provide nets and collection jars for gentle, up-close study.

Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation. Wear boots and clothes that can get muddy or wet. Please call to register.

Take a tour of Montgomery County's only water-powered gristmill and experience many hands-on, family-friendly demonstrations! The Evans-Mumbower Mill is located on the Wissahickon Creek at Swedesford and Township Line Roads in North Wales, PA.

Winter Farmers' Market including local and organic producers inside the iconic Dvoor Horse Barn

Join us on Sunday, April 21 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for annual maintenance on our living shoreline project at Slade Dale Sanctuary in Point Pleasant, NJ.

In addition to adding recycled Christmas trees collected over the winter, volunteers will also help us install coir logs to help stabilize the shoreline.

Some of this work will require volunteers to be in the water, so bring waders or a wetsuit if you have them. We will be able to provide a limited amount of waders. However, there will also be tasks that don’t require you to be in the water if you are not comfortable or able.

Naturalist Walk: Spring Ephemerals, Birds, and Vernal Pools at Idell Preserve

Join Hunterdon Land Trust for a guided walk at Idell Preserve led by local naturalist Juanita Hummel to explore the many signs of spring! Along the trail we will seek out spring ephemerals, forest wildflowers that only bloom for a short period in the spring. We’ll also visit vernal pools to look for tadpoles and scan the trees for migratory bird visitors.
This event is free but registration is required; please RSVP to Emily Dunn, Stewardship Program Manager (emily@hunterdonlandtrust.org).

Join us as we remove trash from areas around local streams at our 18th Annual Stream Cleanup. Over the past decade, 8,700 enthusiastic volunteers have removed more than 152,000 pounds of trash from our communities. Our cleanup events are a great way to get outside, work together to keep our waterways clean, and improve wildlife habitat.

Pre-registration is required!

Rain or shine event. Please bring your own gloves and (reusable!) water bottle. Long pants and closed-toed shoes are suggested for woodier areas. This is an in-person program. A parent or legal guardian is required to attend with all children. To attend this event, you must agree to the terms of the waiver included during registration.

Trees NOT Tees!

This year we will be offering cleanup volunteers a complimentary tree sapling to say thank you for helping keep our waterways clean! We will not be offering stream cleanup t-shirts as we typically do to reduce our environmental impact and conserve limited natural resources. One cotton t-shirt takes 650 gallons of water to produce while a single oak tree can host 532 species of caterpillars, 147 species of birds, 120 species of mammals, and 60 species of reptiles and amphibians. In addition, one mature white oak can absorb over 2000 gallons stormwater per year which can reduce stormwater runoff pollution, flooding, and recharge groundwater.

We appreciate the continued support of our generous sponsors who make our cleanups possible. Bloomberg, Colgate-Palmolive, Eli Lilly & Company, American Rivers, and New Jersey Clean Communities have provided funding, volunteers and supplies.

Bridge the Gap: Evening Pond Paddle
Saturday, April 20
Free 5pm-7pm

Join us for a paddle around our ponds! Beginners are welcome – we teach you everything you need to know! Dress appropriately – you may get wet.

Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation. Call in advance to reserve a boat.

Saturday, April 20

$25 Full Day 9:30am-4pm

Bears will work on the Insect Study merit badge. Weblelos will complete their Mammal Study merit badge. Scouts will work towards their Reptile & Amphibian Study merit badge.

Payment is required at registration. Space is limited - call early! Don’t forget to bring a lunch.

Join us as we remove trash from areas around local streams at our 18th Annual Stream Cleanup. Over the past decade, 8,700 enthusiastic volunteers have removed more than 152,000 pounds of trash from our communities. Our cleanup events are a great way to get outside, work together to keep our waterways clean, and improve wildlife habitat.

Pre-registration is required!

Rain or shine event. Please bring your own gloves and (reusable!) water bottle. Long pants and closed-toed shoes are suggested for woodier areas. This is an in-person program. A parent or legal guardian is required to attend with all children. To attend this event, you must agree to the terms of the waiver included during registration.

Trees NOT Tees!

This year we will be offering cleanup volunteers a complimentary tree sapling to say thank you for helping keep our waterways clean! We will not be offering stream cleanup t-shirts as we typically do to reduce our environmental impact and conserve limited natural resources. One cotton t-shirt takes 650 gallons of water to produce while a single oak tree can host 532 species of caterpillars, 147 species of birds, 120 species of mammals, and 60 species of reptiles and amphibians. In addition, one mature white oak can absorb over 2000 gallons stormwater per year which can reduce stormwater runoff pollution, flooding, and recharge groundwater.

We appreciate the continued support of our generous sponsors who make our cleanups possible. Bloomberg, Colgate-Palmolive, Eli Lilly & Company, American Rivers, and New Jersey Clean Communities have provided funding, volunteers and supplies.

The New Jersey Highlands Coalition is going “Over The Edge” this Earth Day Weekend because Every. Drop. Counts. Our “Over The Edge” (OTE) urban rappelling event at The Hilton Meadowlands on April 20 will highlight New Jersey’s conservation achievements and challenges while providing each bold participant with an unforgettable experience.

The first 90 registrants who successfully raise $1,000 will secure a slot to experience breathtaking views of the Meadowlands and the Manhattan skyline and the adrenaline rush of an exciting 200-foot rappel. Individuals, corporate teams, civic groups, faith communities, and others can support a sustainable future for New Jersey by registering to rappel OR donating to the cause.

The Alliance for Watershed Education (AWE), Discovery Center, and The Watershed Institute are hosting a free environmental career fair at the Discovery Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Young and emerging (early career) students and professionals are invited to meet environmental professionals from across the field and learn about different environment-related jobs the region. You can also meet other like-minded young and emerging students and professionals passionate about being outdoors and building a career in environmental education, science, protection, and more. There will be free refreshments, sandwiches, and snacks. Sign up for the event as an attendee here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZIzdrckR8A76ES069y1CKDjYuVMCdPtiC4PK3TaL2KY/edit

We are also looking for tabling organizations. We are looking for organizations that can collectively represent a wide range of topics related to environmental and conservation efforts including education, science, policy, stewardship, and more related to protecting and preserving the watersheds we live in. Sign up to table below. There is a stipend available to organizations for participating. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS APRIL 2ND.

This two-hour reception, taking place on Thursday, April 18, 5:00-7:00PM at Stella Restaurant in the charming town of New Hope, PA, will feature a gorgeous waterfront location, delicious food, drinks, and poster presentations highlighting watershed conservation projects.

RSVP HERE

Questions?   Amy Scofield, amyscofield@gmail.com

All-volunteer Trail Crew meets on the third Wednesday of each month (March-October) to spruce up one of PHLT's nature preserves.

Help plant native trees and shrubs, in partnership with FirstEnergy’s Green Team

From inventorying tree cover, to managing invasive species; from mapping riparian buffers, floodplains, recharge areas and other water-related resources, to inventorying municipal open space areas to improve management, Geographic Information System (GIS) is a powerful tool that can be used for environmental management and protection. And, with improvements in technology, the tools needed to put GIS to work can be found in your pocket. Many of the most popular software systems and tools are available free or as low-cost versions, and the number of publicly available data sets has also increased. There is no cost to attend.

Join us as Ryan from TTF walks us through how we can use the iNaturalist app to learn more about the wildlife all around us. Participate in a watershed wide effort to document wildlife. Bring your smart device as there will be a guided nature exploration where you can practice using the app. After a quick orientation at the library, we’ll head to Renninger Park to utilize our new knowledge. Ryan from TTF will have nets, microscopes, and more for us to explore the creek!

Scenes of the Season: Paint & Sip
Sunday, April 14
$25 per person 1pm-4pm

Experience an afternoon of seasonal splendor as you create a winter landscape painting with artist Terry Kloiber, and sip on some delicious seasonal (non-alcoholic) beverages perfect for a spring day. The cost of the program includes materials and refreshments.

Space is limited to 12 participants. Ideal for ages 13+

Please call to register.

EcoZone Discovery Room!
Sunday, April 14
$3 per person 1pm-4pm

Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave, explore a beaver lodge, and dig in a fossil pit! Explore this indoor discovery room and enjoy hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability and the local environment. No registration required.

Bridge the Gap: Frog Frolic
Sunday, April 14
Free 10am—12pm

Spend the morning with us at our ponds and streams! Learn about some of our frog friends as we gently catch and release these hopping amphibians.

Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation. Wear boots and plan on getting wet and muddy. Please call to register.

Join the Brodhead Chapter Trout Unlimited and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to replace recently removed invasive plant species with native trees and shrubs. Please bring s shovels to assist with planting. Heavy-duty work gloves and shoes appropriate for working in swampy areas are recommended.

Maintenance of public preserve including trail clearing and invasive species removal.

Celebrate this amazing planet we live on and share during our many great programs and activities at this festival, all geared to getting you and your family out, enjoying and learning more about nature! View and purchase goods from environmentally friendly vendors and learn more about green industry & environmental organizations in our area!

Celebrate this amazing planet we live on and share during our many great programs and activities at this festival, all geared to getting you and your family out, enjoying and learning more about nature! View and purchase goods from environmentally friendly vendors and learn more about green industry & environmental organizations in our area!

Join Hunterdon Land Trust for Stewardship Saturdays at our public access preserves! Our team will join you to accomplish stewardship tasks, ranging from trail upkeep to invasive species removal. No prior knowledge or experience is required – just enthusiasm to care for our natural lands! RSVP to HLT’s Stewardship Program Manager, Emily Dunn: (908) 237-4582, emily@hunterdonlandtrust.org.

Girl Scout Badge Festival
Saturday, April 13
$25 Full Day 9:30am-4pm

Brownies will complete their Bugs and Outdoor Art badges. Juniors will complete their Gardener Badge. Cadettes will complete their Tree and Outdoor Art badges. Seniors will be working on their Eco Advocate badge.

Overnight options are available for all age levels, ask for more information! Payment is required at registration.

Space is limited - call early! Don’t forget to bring a lunch.